A conflict without borders. British Airways passengers could endure disruptions on both sides of the Atlantic, after the leader of the powerful American union, Teamsters, James P. Hoffa, confirmed the meeting with Unite in Washington DC on March 17, to discuss about the possibility to support BA’s cabin crew strike. Teamsters members, present in the US’ key airports, work on ground operations and services. In a press release, the American union declared, “We stand in solidarity with our brothers and sisters at Unite who are fighting for a fair contract at British Airways," said the Teamsters in a statement. "The Teamsters are an active member of the International Transport Workers Federation. ITF affiliates around the world are mobilizing to support British Airways workers in their fight for passenger safety and worker respect.” Sources say that Teamsters could show its support via symbolic picket lines and the refusal to perform services on planes, even though employers might oppose legal barriers to the latter option. On the other side, “It is sad to see Unite seeking backing from trade unions overseas to support its unjustified strikes” a BA spokesman said.
tatement. “The Teamsters are an active member of the International Transport Workers Federation. ITF affiliates around the world are mobilizing to support British Airways workers in their fight for passenger safety and worker respect.” Sources say that Teamsters could show its support via symbolic picket lines and the refusal to perform services on planes, even though employers might oppose legal barriers to the latter option. On the other side, “It is sad to see Unite seeking backing from trad
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